Mate in 3: queen to a8 (a7·4)
c9-26951Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
23. Qa8+ Kc7 24. Qxb7+ Kd8 25. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Qxb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #55.
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